Cub Cadet 580 vs Simplicity 16GTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 580 and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 580.
- The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 580 | Simplicity 16GTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1984 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |